H20 And Your Indoor Grow: The Differences Between Hard And Soft Water
Do you know if you have hard or soft water and the difference between the two? And how can it …
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5 Cool Ways You Can Practice Regenerative Agriculture At Home
With so many negative headlines and extreme weather events these days, it’s easy to feel anxious about climate change. But …
Water, Light, And Controlled Environmental Agriculture
Formed through an exothermic reaction powerful enough to launch rockets into space, the elemental combination of two hydrogens and one …
How a Topdressing of Easily Accessible Mycelium Can Raise Your Growing Game
Mushroom mycelia are everywhere; with a little search, it’s relatively easy to get your hands on some commercial spent substrate …
5 Cool Ways To Boost Productivity In Small Grow Rooms
A limited amount of growing space doesn’t necessarily mean small yields. There are several ways to ensure a productive grow …
Medicinal Plants And The Thorny Issue Of Mold
We’re all familiar with the blight of thrips, mites, aphids, green flies, black flies, whiteflies, and even caterpillars. Still, an …
Garden Therapy: Stop And Smell The Roses For Better Mental Health
I am always on the prowl for new ways to reduce the level of anxiety coursing through my veins. A …
Garden Gadgets Perfect For Growing in A Controlled Environment And Outdoors
The world of urban gardening is packed with the most innovative and technologically advanced equipment. A day spent strolling through …
Fantastic Fungi: Grow Your Own Mushrooms
Fungi are incapable of photosynthesis and feed on organic matter, forming a kingdom quite distinct from plants. Most fungi are …
5 Cool Ways To Jumpstart The Growing Season
Spring has arrived, and many of us are excited to get into the outdoor garden! But even though the winter …
Growing Advice: Is pH impHortant?
There are very few hot button topics that get indoor gardeners more riled up than the concept of “perfect pH”. …
The Catalyst for My Botanical Obsession
I’ve always been a bit of a radical personality. Whether it’s been bucking authority or playing in bands of dubious …
Soil vs Substrates: How One Difference Changes Everything
Plants evolved over 600 million years ago into a microbial world. Their roots extended into soils teeming with microbial life. …
Satisfy Your Plants And Rebellious Side With Super Cropping
Super cropping is a high-stress plant training technique. It is used for several reasons, including reducing height, repositioning branches, encouraging …
Understanding Substrate Chemistry in Hydroponics Leads To Better Grows
In the field of hydroponics, much is made of your choice of system, your lamps, and nutrient solution. Thousands of …
How To Choose The Right Containers For Growing Food
More people than ever are learning to grow edible gardens, especially in small urban areas. With limited space, container gardens …
Coco Coir A Sustainable And Eco-Friendly Choice For Growers
There has not been a steeper increase in substrate sales than with coco coir over the last few years. It …
Growing Pains: A Dutch Grower Takes On Giant Pumpkins
Wezep is a small village in the Veluwe area of the Netherlands. And while it may not be a big …
Dear Diary: The Summer My Gardens Failed
I enter every growing season with high hopes and visions of gorgeous gardens overflowing with colorful flowers and delicious fruit …
What To Do And Not To Do When Growing In A Greenhouse
I’ve been doing a lot of walking around my neighborhood this past year, and in that time, I’ve seen several …